Describes in detail the traditions and beliefs of the people of Subcarpathian Rus' - traditions which have been handed down; generation to generation; for hundreds of years. The text discusses the rites of the 14 celebrations in the annual church calendar; from Christmas and the Epiphany to Lent and Easter. There are detailed descriptions of the festivals on the occasions of births; baptisms; weddings and funerals. Also explored are Rusyn beliefs in supernatural beings and accounts of sightings of demons; witches and vampires.
#913479 in Books 1993Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.25 x 6.25 x .50l; #File Name: 0878056173139 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Glenn D. HoxieBeing from Vicksburg this book held some details I did not know.
